The Boston Police Department is calling on the community for assistance in identifying five individuals involved in an armed robbery in Roxbury. The robbery occurred around 8:15 PM on October 18, at approximately 80 Marcella Street, with the suspects later spotted entering a field behind 2875 Washington Street, as announced by the department on their website.
The culprits, believed to be responsible for the theft of a scooter later found abandoned, are described as male and varying in complexion and build. The robbery involved the use of a firearm, heightening the urgency for apprehending those responsible. Walking into the field, they headed towards the Academy Homes Development, according to the Boston Police Department report.
The suspects have been detailed by the Boston Police as follows: One is a light-skinned male with glasses, sporting a red "Nike" sweatshirt and matching sweatpants with black and grey accents, and black sneakers. Another is light-skinned, dressed in a blue hooded sweatshirt combined with black pants and footwear. Meanwhile, a black male is observed wearing a ‘Champion’ sweatshirt, a hat of the same color, light blue jeans, and sneakers with blue and white. A fourth, heavy-set male donned a blue/grey camo sheisty, a 'Canada Goose' jacket with fur-lined hood, ‘Harvard’ sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, and blue/grey sneakers. Lastly, a light-skinned black male, clad in a black jacket over a blue sweatshirt, black sheisty, light grey jeans, wrapped up in grey 'New Balance' sneakers completes the quintet.
Investigators are sifting through the incident details and urge anyone with information to step forward. Tips can be shared with District B-2 Detectives by calling (617) 343-4275, or anonymously via the CrimeStoppers Tip Line, either by phone at 1-800-494-TIPS, by text "TIP" to CRIME (27463), or online at the Boston Police Department CrimeStoppers website. Photos and videos that may pertain to the investigation can also be submitted through these channels, assured by the Boston Police Department that the identities of those who help in investigations anonymously are strictly protected.
